Autism

Children and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often develop mental health conditions. While autism is a developmental disorder, autism and mental health issues can both be present in an individual. It is not uncommon for a child with autism to have a mental illness, such as an anxiety disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder […]

Dr. Riva Ariella Ritvo created the RAADS-R (Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale-Revised) test to address the significant gap in autism screening services for adults. With the climbing rates of people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) worldwide, autism research is addressing how many adults may have the condition and not even know it.

Learning about the accomplishments of others can bring a sense of what is possible! Below is a list of the five most influential people in the autism field and the surprising facts behind each of them. These advocates continue to change the world with their contributions! 1. Temple Grandin, Ph.D. If you Google the most

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is widely considered to be the gold standard for autism treatment. You can Google “ABA” and “gold standard” and get pages of results. That’s because ABA therapy for autism has been studied for decades and possesses the largest body of research supporting any autism treatment. Let’s examine more closely what’s

Research and data going back more than five decades clearly show the many positive effects of ABA therapy on autism. In fact, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is the only evidence-based treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and often the only therapy recognized and supported by health insurance. Having a child newly diagnosed with autism

In treating autism with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, positive reinforcement is frequently used to teach acceptable behavior. An example of positive reinforcement might be rewarding a child with a video game if they complete a task, such as getting dressed. Positive reinforcement is a primary principle of Applied Behavior Analysis, which is often considered

Your child may have recently been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and your pediatrician or fellow autism parent mentioned Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Now that ABA is all over Instagram and TikTok, you might have even more questions about how this scientifically based autism treatment. Let’s analyze the top ten most frequently asked questions

Your child’s autism diagnosis will likely start you on a health insurance journey. Or perhaps you’ve suspected autism for a while and took a peek at your coverage. Either way, eventually, you may ask, “Does insurance cover ABA therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis)? for autism” You’re desperate to make a good choice for your family, and

There’s a lot of available information on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but we’ve compiled 10 important autism facts you might not know! We hope these facts help you understand an autism diagnosis in a new way. You can also check out our companion article, 10 Autism Websites You Might Not Know About. 1. Autism Spectrum

April is Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month April 2nd is the 15th annual World Autism Awareness Day, as designated by the United Nations. This year’s United Nations theme is “Inclusive Quality Education for All,” to recognize the fact that school closures due to COVID hit students with autism especially hard. The UN, which officially declared April 2nd World